How to Start an Occupational Therapy Private Practice
How to Start Private Practice for OTs
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If you’re an Occupational Therapist (OT) wondering how to start an occupational therapy private practice, you’ve come to the right place.
We have numerous resources to start your occupational therapy private practice. There are several key things to consider before opening a private practice in occupational therapy.
At first, it can seem overwhelming or even intimidating—you might not know where to start. Don’t let these common fears prevent you from jumping in and opening a private practice in occupational therapy.
The key is to take the process of researching how to start an occupational therapy private practice one step at a time.
Tips for getting started in occupational therapy private practice
As OTs, our experience and expertise puts us in a great position to open our own private occupational therapy clinics—our clinical discipline fortifies us with the skill set needed to break down activities into smaller pieces. That ability is exactly what you need when starting your own occupational therapy private practice.
The great thing about opening a private practice in occupational therapy is that you can shape and design your practice specifically, to meet your needs and the needs of your clients.
If you are starting to explore the process of opening your own private practice occupational therapy business, it’s a great idea to keep a notebook handy to jot down your ideas and questions.
This notebook can keep you organized while you brainstorm ideas for your private practice.
Your first notes may include ideas for a business name, logo, and service offerings.
From there, you can narrow down your options by researching them.
Finally, you can pick the best ideas and then begin planning how to achieve your business goals.
Questions to ask yourself as you explore opening a private practice in occupational therapy
Before opening up your own private practice, you’ll want to become familiar with the process.
To help you make decisions, ask yourself the following questions:
- Am I familiar with the laws and regulations in my state for small business owners?
- What kind of private practice do I want to start?
- Will I need office space?
- What essentials do I need in place to get started?
- What will be the upfront cost to get started?
- How will I get clients?
To help make this process easier, SimplePractice teamed up with occupational therapist Michael Jankowski, MS, OTR/L to create this free comprehensive guide on how to open an occupational therapy private practice.
This eBook has everything you need to consider when thinking about how to open a private practice and some resources to start your OT business off right.
What’s included in the free eBook?
SimplePractice’s free eBook will walk you through the foundational decisions you need to consider when starting your own occupational therapy practice, essentials to help you get started, and advice on where to find support and community.
You’ll also get guidance on:
- How to find your ideal clients, including the drawbacks of taking on too many clients.
- How to create your ideal office setting.
- How to select your niche.
- How to make decisions about insurance and telehealth.
- HIPAA-compliant messaging.
- Electronic health records.
- Taxes.
The How to Open an Occupational Therapy Private Practice eBook not only answers common questions OTs have when starting a private practice, it also maps out the private practice journey—guiding OTs on the different stages of running their business.
With this guide, you’ll be able to spend less time looking for resources and more time getting your practice up and running.
The How to Start an Occupational Therapy Private Practice guide helps you field the many options involved in setting up your private practice, including where you’ll see clients and how to set-up your clinical space.
Remember to take this process one step at a time. Feelings of fear and trepidation are normal, but so are feelings of excitement and joy.
Use the free eBook as your guide and you’ll soon be on your way to opening a private practice in occupational therapy.
Once you’re up and running, don’t forget to check out all of the free resources SimplePractice has to offer:
- Parent-Child Homework Bundle for OTs
- Getting Started with SimplePractice
- What is an EHR System?
- What Are the Core Functionalities of an EHR System?
- How to Write SOAP Notes for OTs
- Occupational Therapy CPT Codes
- 10 Most Common Occupational Therapy Assessments
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